Does Chat conjure up visions of time wasting, pointless
conversations and worse? It shouldn't! Chat can be a very useful
tool for educators as it enlivens your lessons by connecting you and your
students across great distances immediately. Let's look at some of
the possibilities. I am sure that you can think up many more uses!
Chat is ideal for joint projects with other schools around the world. A few years ago, for instance, my eighth grade Latin class did a mythology project with a school in New Zealand via e-mail. Chat gives that sort of project immediacy and excitement as the two classes can log on and begin to exchange answers online. Students love chat, readily retain the information exchanged - no matter how trivial - and will find many more uses for it than you and I can possibly imagine! Exchange and Discussion
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So, do work the Private School Chat Room into your academic life. It's yours to use as you please! Be sure to visit the Private Schools Forum before you leave! There's always an interesting discussion going on! Guaranteed! Did you sign up for your copy of the Private Schools Newsletter? It's a weekly, offering new links and much more of interest to parents, teachers, administrators and students! Read it online too. Rob |
